Teachers And Educators Can Receive Free Colors of The World Crayons. Here’s How.
Update: This charity has been overwhelmed by the need and can no longer fulfill requests. They have no affiliation with Crayola and this article has been updated in response to their wish that we no longer send people to their website.
In case you haven’t heard by now, Crayola released Colors of The World products which allows every child to feel included and accurately color using the different skin tones of the world. And one company wants to help bring these products to classrooms across the nation.
In fact, (no longer available) Teachers And Educators Can Receive Free Colors of The World Crayons. Here’s How…
How Teachers Can Receive Free Crayons
The charity is a non-profit organization that was founded to focus on the small act of buying multicultural crayons, markers and colored pencils for schools and non-profit organizations they were familiar with within their local community.
(Inactive) Program to Get Crayola Colors of the World in Teacher’s Hands
Now they are expanding their reach and giving teachers and educators across the nation a chance to receive these projects.
Step 1
All you need to do is head over to the Request Form and complete it.
Step 2 – Review Process
Once you submit your request form, a team of volunteers reviews the submission and awards schools and non-profit organizations upon review.
Step 3 – Approval Notification
Should you be selected, they’ll be in touch so be sure to provide your best contact email!
Every Color in the World Represented
Isn’t this just amazing?
The best part is, there is no cost to a school or organization! Thankfully, all care packages are paid for in full thanks to the generosity of donors giving teachers access to these amazing products at no cost.
Make sure you spread the word to all the educators in your life!
You Can Get Involved Too
Even if you are not a teacher, you can get involved in this really cool project by donating money to the cause.
- Representation matters – help kids learn to respect others and themselves
- Children deserve to know they belong.
Donors contribute funds to cover the costs of materials and shipping.
Where to Buy Crayola Colors of the World Products
If you want to make sure your home, classroom or school has these colored crayons, you can also find them in most stores that carry school supplies or online:
- Grab the Crayola Colors of the World bundle that includes 24 crayons, 24 pencil crayons and a 48 page Colors of the World coloring book which is great for kids of all ages.
- Crayola Colors of the World Markers 24 Count – washable skin tone markers for kids.
- Crayola Colors of the World Crayon set of 24 New Crayon colors in a 6 pack so you can share!
- Crayola Colours of the World Skin Tone Pencils 24 pack for colouring pages and drawing for kids.
- You can get a 80 count Crayola Multicultural Marker Classpack of ultra clean washable markers that come in a box.
- If you are looking for construction paper, check out Shades of Me Construction paper in assorted skin tone colors.
Be sure to share Crayola Colors of the World with your teachers and friends!
I once taught a beautiful black girl who used to draw herself as white with blonde hair and blue eyes. I asked her to tell me about her picture and she said it’s how she wanted to look. I was working at a predominately white school. This broke my heart. I never want another child to feel this.
It says the application process is closed for the Crayon Projects.
That breaks my heart, too! I am so glad that Crayola came out with this amazing crayon line to include every child!
Thank you for letting us know, Stephanie!
I work in Childcare and would love these for our Children as they love to colour in
Hi, Annalisa! Aren’t these amazing?!
I teach in a Title 1 school. In my classroom, I have many different races. When they have to draw a picture of themselves, they often say, I colored myself their way because I don’t have my color.
I would like to know how to get these crayons for my grandson’s school. It’s a small school with a wonderful staff and a multi ethnic, culturally diverse population. I’m sure they would greatly appreciate these materials. Art and music are a part of the regular curriculum. Thank you in advance.
I would love some of these , I have a very diverse , multicultural setting even a a childminder.
Hi, Ruth! Here is the link to more info!https://thecrayonproject.org/
I am a kindergarten teacher and every day we color and create my children are the league of three races: American, Indian and Spanish. Which is felt in the color of the skin. When they take self-portraits it is difficult for them to identify the color that goes with their skin. Many of them are colored yellow, black or brown.
I think this initiative is excellent as it promotes the multiculture found in our classroom.
We have a small school with children with roots all around the world. These colours would be a blessing for self images.
That’s wonderful! We just love this crayon line!
Yes, it is so important for all kids to be included!
I would like some however I am in Canada. It seems to not allow me to purchase any or put in my address. If you can ship to Ontario please let me know what I need to do
I you can’t find them, Walmart and Target have been selling these products for years. Try looking there.
What a great idea! It’s just what we need in our multicultural communities.
Awesome idea
Right?! We love this!
Hello ,
Great opportunity for educators. I am here in Canada (Ottawa) Is this opportunity available for teacher in Canada.
Please let me know as I work with students of all ages.
Looking forward in hearing from you.
Kind regards.
Fatimah
I work in a very low income all minority school. This would be an amazing assest for our children.
Hi, Erin! Definitely reach out to The Crayon Project and see if they can help! We linked to them within the post!
Hi! There is a link to the Crayon Project in the post! I would contact them to find out! Good luck, I hope it is!
Please let me know when it’s available for Canada.
Thanks
Hi, Marilyn! There is a link in the post where you can get more information! Here is a link to the Crayon Project: https://thecrayonproject.org
I would like to know how to get these crayons for my daughter’s school. It’s a small cresche with wonderful staff and a multi ethnic, culturally population.They would really appreciate these materials. Thank you in advance.
I have a child care and it is incredible to be able to transmit to children the art of creating and representing our ideas. My program is diverse and multicultural since from early childhood we must include them. Excellent support project for children. I would love to be able to access this benefit.
Hi, Mariana! Thank you for all that you do for kids with your program! There is a link in the post that takes you to the site where you can sign up! Good luck! 🙂
I teach fourth grade and would love to have these.
Hi, Kimberly! There is a link to the organization in the post. Definitely reach out and see if they can help you! Good luck!
Except “across the nation” does not include Australia
I’m sorry, Vanessa. The organization that does this is only able to ship within the USA.
We teach our children to the best they can no matter their color. All nations matters.
Love this! So true! Everyone matters!
I signed up months ago and never received anything back. ?
Hi, Sabrina! I would reach out to The Crayon Project directly if I were you: https://thecrayonproject.org/ Good luck!
Don’t hold your breath. I applied for this way back in August when school started to benefit the before and after school program I am a counselor for because these crayons would really benefit or program. The children would have loved them. Never heard a word after I applied. I ended up just buying some out of pocket for all the kids to share.
I’m sorry to hear that!
`Yes I ‘am a teacher of a Child care, teaching is a heard job. We just do not get the recognition as a teacher. But you will get the rewards as you grain trust of a small heart of a small child. So many people. Just look at the child care worker as a baby setter But we are not we teach them how to eat. to set ,craw, to walk to set more then 5 min. to be a friend To be ready for school and so much more. Thanks Sherrill
Love this
Thank you for all that you do, Sherrill!
I would love to take part in this program.
I live in Canada. A border city with the US. If I give an American address can I still take part in this great opportunity?
Thank you!
Hi, Gisella! I would reach out to The Crayon Project directly and ask them! Here is their site: https://thecrayonproject.org/